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Gachagua opens up on State House ‘slap’, how he fell out with Ruto and teary meetings with UDA leader

William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua

President William Ruto (left) and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group
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By  Mwangi Muiruri

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The former Deputy President dismissed as a silly joke rumours that he was once slapped at State House.
  • Mr Gachagua said he had made it clear that he was not willing to be a pushover as Deputy President.

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on Friday night revealed fresh details on how he fell out with President William Ruto.

According to Mr Gachagua, the fallout began around October 2023, leading to a year-long toxic relationship between him and the Head of State.

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